Inuit women honoured for advocacy on women's issues in Nunavut

Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council honours Hannah Benoit, Sarah Jancke, Maatali Okalik for their commitment, activism and advocacy on women's issues. Maatali and Sarah are connected to the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) which was established by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in 1993 to provide guidance and input into issues of interest for Inuit youth in Canada. Research is a priority for the NIYC.